Diplomatic Law

1. Advice to diplomatic missions and consulates

  • Legal assistance to embassies, consulates, and international organizations.
  • Legal regime of permanent and temporary missions.
  • Procedures before local authorities (contracts, acquisitions, personnel, etc.).

    • 2. Diplomatic rights, privileges and immunities

    • Application of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961).
    • Advice on the scope of diplomatic and consular immunity.
    • Legal defense of diplomats and international officials in local proceedings.

      • 3. Relations between States and public international law

      • Interpretation and application of international treaties.
      • Assistance in bilateral and multilateral negotiations.
      • Legal support in disputes between states or with international organizations.

        • 4. International responsibility of the State

        • Cases of liability for unlawful acts committed by States or their agents.
        • Representation in international claims or before international courts.

          • 5. International litigation and arbitration between States

          • Proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
          • State-to-State arbitration or within the scope of international organizations.
          • Defense in proceedings for violations of human rights or other international commitments.

            • 6. Protection of nationals abroad

            • Diplomatic claims for damages to citizens or companies abroad.
            • Assistance in arrests, legal proceedings, and violations of fundamental rights.

              • 7. International contracting with foreign public bodies

              • Negotiation of contracts with States or international organizations (projects, cooperation, defense, etc.).
              • Jurisdictional immunity clauses and applicable law.

                • 8. Protocol and ceremonial matters

                • Advice on precedence, treatment, and immunities at official events.
                • Conflicts over the application of rules of diplomatic ceremony.